What a fabulous read this way, despite the very serious subject at the heart of this story this was a read full of dark black humour.
The setting of Covid lockdown was genius on the authors part as it provided the perfect backdrop to tell the painful truth around domestic violence, read.
A hard tough read at a times that was extremely thought-provoking but with homour that will have you laughing out loud, a fantastic read.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this free ARC copy for my honest review.

It's the start of lockdown. Everyone is stuck at home with their partners and families however this isn't ideal for everyone.

Four women with one thing in common, they are victims to some form of abuse, the only way they see out of this is to fight back! This story started off with multiple POVs but ended up with only the one POV which I felt was a bit of a shame as we couldn't see what the other women were going through at home during the 'gardening club'. It took me a while to read this however when I did pick it up I was glued to it, the twist in the ending I was not expecting however I would have liked to have seen what the overall outcome was.

I don't know what I was expecting from this book but it was brilliant! It really opened my eyes to domestic violence as this is something I'm not familiar with. I loved the theme of empowering women throughout the story and I really wanted these women to succeed in their plight. A really good book with some heavy themes but one that is well worth a read.

A brilliantly written dark comedy that doesn't insult its reader by dumbing itself down. 'The Best Way to Bury Your Husband' seems almost dystopian to read 3 years post-pandemic- were we really living like that?. It brings attention to the increase in domestic violence over that time period. The development of all the women's relationships is oddly heartwarming.

Cleverly comic, this book expertly uses gallows humour to highlight the unspoken horrors hidden behind closed doors and demonstrate the strength to be found when women come together to support each other. This is one amazing lockdown ladies' club.

I really liked the humour in this book. I loved the friendships and how empowering it was, all mixed with a bit of murder. Highly recommend it!

A quirky, slightly humorous and light-hearted read about a group of women who "accidentally" kill their husbands and band together to get rid of the bodies. This was a quick and fun read.

An interesting dark comic read, that in many ways helps bring up a serious yet under-discussed topic of Domestic Violence - particularly how it affected women during the pandemic, the feeling of being alone in the struggle and the subsequent realisation that isn't the case and that support was there in albeit an unlikely place other local women who through such horrible circumstances becoming friends due to it.

A recommended read, especially if you want to reflect and think critically of the world as well as enjoying a darkly humorous book, it's definitely the kind of book you need to spare time for to truly take it in.

Enthralling and emotional, ‘The Best Way to Bury Your Husband’ by @ is a must read this year.

What came from startling statistics during Covid lockdowns is a dark comedy tackling issues at the forefront of domestic violence. Handled gracefully, Casale has brought to life the lives of four women intrinsically linked by violence and their humorous attempts at navigating their struggles together in a world that is against them.

Law enforcement is truly no match for a gardening club.

Light-hearted yet dark 'women together' story of justifiable murder.

As the author leads this book with, working with and for domestic abuse survivors led her to think how she could put their experiences into a book that would still entertain but also show what COVID Lockdowns meant for those stuck in unsafe situations. It's a black comedy in many ways, like a 50s Ealing film. But of course it also represents the lives of trapped women the world over.

And as the title suggests - it's going to be a little entertaining as it highlights the problems.

Here are several women in one suburb at the start of the 2020 lockdowns. Each with a problem they can't 'get rid of'. Women of different ages, experiences and backgrounds, but with one rotting thing in common. And that commonality leads each to the others, and to the solving of all.

How the disparate group work through what they need to do, covering tracks, planning stages, skirting detection - it's a great journey to take with them.

And it manages to be sincere and heartfelt in between the larger-than-life plot turns, with a good cross-section of women and lives incorporated.

I didn't take long to plough through this, enjoying each woman's role in the group plan, feeling desperately sad that their lives had come to this point but feeling buoyant that they might (and should - agree with me or don't!) get through this and out the other side.

Some moral questions aside, this is diverting, humorous and sobering.

With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.

“At the end of the day, it’s about whether you’re alone or you have love”
Sally has been abused by her husband for over 20 years.
During COVID lockdown she has enough and caves his head in with a cast iron skillet, bequeathed to her by her Granny.
She’s now free of her abuser, but what does she do with the body.
Then she meets 3 other women in a similar situation, so she bands together with Janey, Samira & Ruth to get rid of their abusive husbands for good.
A dark comedy, which was wickedly funny and fast paced.
Even though the main plot was domestic abuse, it was done sympathetically and realistically.
It showed how female friendship is stronger than any abusive relationship, making it an uplifting and hopeful read.
Thanks @alexia.casale @penguinbooksuk & @netgalley for the tongue in cheek read.

This was a pacy, gripping, tense + captivating thriller that I flew through. The twists kept me engrossed and the writing style was brilliant. It kept me guessing till the end! The characters were all unique + made the twisty plot fun.

Thank you Netgalley + the publisher for my ARC!

This book made me laugh, cry, angry, gasp and even sing.
Sally has spent years in an abusive relationship and during lockdown, life got harder, until one day she whacked her husband around the head with a skillet. While trying to figure out ways to dispose of the body, Sally finds she is not the only one in this situation.
While depicted as a dark humour book, the underpinning theme is of domestic violence against women. Alexia uses the book to make us aware of a difficult topic, one that is rarely spoken about. The authors note at the end of the book has some shocking statistics - why does this fly so far under the radar? The book also has underlying themes of hope and friendship as well as highlighting the bond between mother and daughter. All the characters were well written, each one brought a different strength to their group which made the roots of their friendship deep.
Overall an enjoyable read that has opened my eyes.

The title and cover of this book caught my attention and I thought it sounded a bit different. Set in lockdown, five women in abusive relationships end up forming an unlikely lockdown murder club as they’ve all murdered their husbands.

Sadly, the rates of femicide rose during lockdown and this book was thought provoking, making you think about what could go on behind closed doors.

“But what happens when there’s no worse for it to get? What will you do when there’s nothing left to lose?”

Despite the subject matter, the book blends the serious issue of domestic abuse with dark humour, making it very readable. The characters are good and I really warmed to Sally in particular. Even though most of the women have been controlled and made to feel worthless by their husbands, they find support and strength in each other.

As the author mentions at the end, it’s not meant to be a credible book, although it’s clearly well researched and the author is aware of the rise in domestic abuse cases during lockdown in particular.

I was surprised at how readable the book is, but would have liked to find out a little bit more about what happened with Sally and Janey’s friendship, it’s mentioned that they fell out but not clear why.

Overall, I would recommend it. 3.5 stars rounded to 3. Thanks to Penguin UK, Viking UK and NetGalley for my copy.

Sally didn’t mean to crush her husband’s head with a skillet, but she’s so much happier now that she has. And she isn’t the only woman in town being pushed to breaking point by her husband during Lockdown. Coincidence brings four strangers together, but can they figure out how to get away with what they’ve done?

First things first, this isn’t just a cute, cozy thriller about women murdering their husbands and getting away with it. All of the women in this book are trapped in abusive marriages, which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 Lockdown. The novel is padded out with humour and female friendship, but the overarching theme is domestic abuse. It does get lighter after the husbands have all been offed, but it is a little bit intense at the beginning and any readers triggered by domestic abuse should be aware before picking up this book.

However, I do think that the heavier topic helps to make this book more engaging than your average cozy thriller. Real thought has gone into the ins and outs of the plot and, while I didn’t particularly enjoy the lockdown setting, it really worked for the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the female characters in this book, especially Sally, whose blasé attitude towards having murdered her husband is borderline psychopathic, and Edwina, who is excellent. Obviously, the men are all terrible but luckily they aren’t in it for long.

Thank you SO much to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I absolutely loved this!! Such great characters and a great storyline.

My full review is to follow in a few days.....

I really enjoyed this book, even though the underlying premise is truly awful. Through dark humour, Alexia manages to tackle the very serious and complex issues of women being abused by their husbands and partners, fathers and male relatives. That she has been able to raise the profile of this horrific situation through her book is a testament to her. She writes about her reasons for writing this book at the beginning and end of the story and both are absolute must reads to contextualise the book.
We follow four women during lockdown as they try to deal with the most awful and challenging situations: how to bury their husbands and get away with for the sake of their children. The sheer strength of character they possess, the friendships that blossom, the true power of their determination to survive and protect their children is incredible. I found myself drawn to each and every one of them. And Edwina, the busybody neighbour, well she is an absolute gem!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Penguin General UK for a copy in exchange for a review.

A fast paced drama with a harrowing and serious subject at the heart of it .
At times I found it a difficult read interspersed with humour it made a dark and at times a funny read .
I enjoyed the camaraderie and relationships between the women .
This book highlights the violence perpetrated against women and the different ways this happens and I think it does it well.
I didn’t find it a light read and I found the characters and their situations relatable .
A different read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin General UK.

This book was genius. It was funny, well thought out and really made me think about domestic abuse. I loved the characters, especially Sally the protagonist, Leila, one of the other character’s gay teenage daughter and Edwina that stern neighbour who had made herself an unofficial lockdown monitor.

Although the book is about female power and an escape from domestic violence, it was good to see a note in the front of the book acknowledging that men can be the victim too and saying that it wasn’t trying to make light of their plight. It made me feel better about it. The book also made it very clear that the women in this book were all most definitely the victims and acting in self-defense.

It was also really interesting to revisit lockdown while reading this book. It feels like such a long time ago now and looking back on it comes with the shock of remembering how bad it was (how were we really only allowed out to exercise once a day???). But it felt good and cathartic to revisit this distressing time. It certainly added to the story, creating new problems and hurdles for the characters to get over.

All in all, I strongly recommend this book. It’s a absurd comedy with a very real heart and a strong message of female survival.

A great and heartbreaking read
This was well written and very readable. The characters were interesting, fully developed and engaging. The plot was also interesting and while not at all plausible, difficult to put down.
Everything in this novel rests on an implausible premis and since the author tells you this both in the foreword and the afterword, I couldn’t complain about it but what really drives this novel is outrage and caring about women who suffer domestic abuse behind closed doors. This is described from several different points of view and absolutely exposes some of the horror and misery of suffering domestic abuse. It was really hard not to want to run out and shout about it from the rooftops so very well done for that. Important to note that it was not the number of women being abused at home that was implausible - I was reminded of the first time I was told that a friend was regularly beaten by her husband and how, as time went by I realised that more people than I’d ever imagined were suffering in this horribly secret way.
There were moments of tragic farce but really, I couldn’t find this funny at all, however, it was a powerful and heartbreaking read and I recommend it to anyone who doubts that this is a problem. And as well, it’s highly readable and entertaining. I recommend it.